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Originally Posted by mr2686
I've been collecting 3000 hit tickets for the last few years, and with the retirement of IROD, the only person close to 3000 hits is AROD (and he should get it next year providing he doesn't get hurt). Damon had an outside shot but has not been signed yet this year. Other than that, I don't think anyone has even an outside shot. As for 300 win pitchers, unless Moyer pitches in to his 60's, I don't think anyone has a legit shot either (maybe Sabathia, but that's a bit of a long shot too). Does anyone think that we'll see anyone else in these clubs in our lifetime? It just doesn't seem like players are playing long enough to put up those numbers. I think that's sad on both a fan and collector level.
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I'm very much focused on studying pitchers and the art of pitching, so I definitely would like to chime in on this topic, FWIW.
I definitely wouldn't count out Roy Halladay and possibly Justin Verlander for the 300 win club. BTW, there was a time that I thought we had reached the end of an era for the 300 Win club, but now I'm not so sure. Moyer is a genuine dark horse to get there because he certainly is at the end of his career. I personally do not think he will make it, although I am not rooting against him doing it.
Halladay and Justin Verlander are both horses and I think that one or both have what I would call the "right stuff" to get there. Both are strong, ultra competitive guys that go long in innings. The amount of innings that you average per game as a starter is very important in order to have a great chance at making the 300 win club. Most relief corps are diluted these days and especially the guys that pitch 5th and 6th innings are usually gasoline cans in disguise. Pitchers that do a better job of controlling their own destinies end up with more W's. JM2cents.
Photo: Justin Verlander during his 2012 MVP Pitching Triple Crown season- Anaheim Stadium